Capital City River Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

2025 marks the 32nd anniversary of the Capital City River Run—a compilation of family-friendly races that celebrate, build awareness of, and financially support Greater Lansing organizations that promote education, the desire to learn, and healthy lifestyles. This event series provides a premier racing experience, highlighting the natural beauty of Michigan’s capital city and adjoining rivers.

🌍 Community Impact

• Beneficiary: Impression 5 Science Center and its mission to provide children and families access to science exploration through hands-on exhibits and participatory programming.
• Annual Races: Includes a Half Marathon, 5K Walk/Run, and the Sohn’s Kid’s Race.
• Participant Perks: All race participants receive a long-sleeve zip up and finishers medal.
• Results: Chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation: check results at Playmakers.com.

👦 Kids Races Details

The kids races will take place on Saturday, September 20 at 11AM at Impression 5 Science Center. The one mile race will take place on the Lansing River Trail. All participants will be invited to spend the day at the Science Museum and enjoy a pizza party after the event.

🏅 Main Races Information

The half marathon and 5K races will start on Michigan Ave in front of the Lansing Center, utilizing Michigan Ave and the Lansing River Trail, and will end in front of Rotary Park in downtown Lansing. Both races will start at 8AM on Sunday, September 21.

📦 Packet Pick Up

• Time: Packet pick up will take place on Saturday, September 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing.
• Race Day: Packet pick up will take place at Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

📍 Event Location

Impression 5 Science Center
200 Museum Drive, Lansing, MI

🌐 More Information

For further details, visit the race page: Capital City River Run.